USLG (US Lighting Group) Gross Profit: $-0.23 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2024)

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What is US Lighting Group Gross Profit?

US Lighting Group USLG 12 Gross Profit is $-0.23 Mil as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus rates USLG with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

US Lighting Group's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2024 was $-0.05 Mil. US Lighting Group's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 was $-0.23 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. US Lighting Group's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2024 was $-0.05 Mil. US Lighting Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2024 was $0.15 Mil. Therefore, US Lighting Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was -29.61%.

US Lighting Group had a gross margin of -29.61% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 => No sustainable competitive advantage


US Lighting Group  (OTCPK:USLG) Gross Profit Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

US Lighting Group had a gross margin of -29.61% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 => No sustainable competitive advantage


US Lighting Group Gross Profit Related Terms


US Lighting Group Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for US Lighting Group's Gross Profit can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

US Lighting Group Gross Profit Chart

US Lighting Group Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.61 0.04 0.07 -0.13 0.86

US Lighting Group Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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USLG vs THO, BC, HOG: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, US Lighting Group's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


US Lighting Group Gross Profit vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, US Lighting Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where US Lighting Group's Gross Profit falls into.


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US Lighting Group Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

US Lighting Group's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2023 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=3.626 - 2.768
=0.86

US Lighting Group's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2024 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0.152 - 0.197
=-0.05

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.23 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

US Lighting Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2024 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2024 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2024 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=-0.05 / 0.152
=-29.61 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of $-0.23 Mil mean?
US Lighting Group (USLG) has a Gross Profit of $-0.23 Mil as of Sep. 2024. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on US Lighting Group and its competitors.
Is US Lighting Group's Gross Profit too high?
US Lighting Group's current Gross Profit is $-0.23 Mil. Overall, US Lighting Group has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Lighting Group's Gross Profit compare to THO and BC?
US Lighting Group's Gross Profit of $-0.23 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on US Lighting Group and its competitors. US Lighting Group's current Gross Profit is $-0.23 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Lighting Group stock overvalued right now?
US Lighting Group (USLG) has a current Gross Profit of $-0.23 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $-0.23 Mil. US Lighting Group's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For US Lighting Group (USLG), the current Gross Profit is $-0.23 Mil as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

US Lighting Group Business Description

Address 1148 East 222nd Street, Euclid, OH, USA, 44117
US Lighting Group Inc is a manufacturer of recreational vehicles utilizing the highest quality marine materials to create lighter-weight, stronger, and more durable RV travel trailers and campers. It consists of four subsidiaries: Cortes Campers, LLC, a brand of high-end molded fiberglass campers, Futuro Houses, LLC, focused on the design and sales of molded fiberglass homes, Fusion X Marine, LLC, a high-performance boat designer, and MIGMarine Corporation, a composite manufacturing company that produces proprietary molded fiberglass products for other business lines. The company formed Cortes Campers to operate a new brand of inventive travel trailers.
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